The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $89,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$89,000
- Assets$85.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 109 | $63.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 100 | $85.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathleen McCarthy Executive Directo 3904 Hickory Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 235-7068 |
| Deadlines | February, june, and october of each year. |
| Restrictions | Requests are accepted from organizations and programs serving the archdiocese of baltimore, including baltimore city and the following Maryland counties: allegany, anne arundel, baltimore, carroll, frederick, garrett, harford, howard, and Washington. We do not fund the following projects: unrestricted grants, requests that would sub-grant awards, endowment funds, individuals, medical research, one-time-only events, seminars, or workshops, organizations in operation for less than one year, political activities, pro-choice cause & reproductive health services in direct conflict with the teachings of the catholic church, public school education and public sector agencies, charter schools, reimbursable(s) or any prior expenses, and scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 93 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $27,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul of Baltimore | Operations | $89,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore | Operations | $75,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Operations | $75,000 |
| Franciscan Center | Operations | $75,000 |
| Intersection of Change | Operations | $75,000 |
| Project Jumpstart | Operations | $75,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | Operations | $75,000 |
| The Religious Coalition | Operations | $75,000 |
| Vehicles for Change | Operations | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Operations | $70,000 |
| Npower Maryland | Operations | $70,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan School | Operations | $68,750 |
| Sisters Circle | Operations | $65,450 |
| Seton Shrine | Operations | $64,840 |
| Sisters Academy of Baltimore | Operations | $62,300 |
| Drink at the Well | Operations | $60,100 |
| Soccer Without Borders Baltimore | Operations | $60,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Operations | $52,500 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Operations | $51,000 |
| Hagerstown Area Religious Council | Operations | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Maryland | Operations | $50,000 |
| Marian House | Operations | $50,000 |
| Per Scholas | Operations | $50,000 |
| Reach of Washington County | Operations | $50,000 |
| San Mar Children's Home Inc | Operations | $50,000 |
| St John's Catholic Prep | Operations | $50,000 |
| Thread | Operations | $50,000 |
| Parks & People Foundation | Operations | $45,000 |
| Uempower of Maryland | Operations | $45,000 |
| Harford Community Action Agency | Operations | $35,000 |
| Sheperd's Clinic | Operations | $35,000 |
| St Mary's Outreach Center | Operations | $30,000 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps | Operations | $26,000 |
| Signal 13 Foundation | Operations | $26,000 |
| Innovation Works | Operations | $25,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Operations | $25,000 |
| Adelante Latina | Operations | $20,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore | Operations | $15,500 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services Inc | Operations | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald | Operations | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Ellis
- Brian McDonald
- Brooke Rodgers
- Carroll McGill
- Dan Gallagher
- David Gallagher
- David L Porter
- E B Harris
- Emily Hanssen
- Emmett Voelkel
- Erin Knott
- Erin Tielsch
- Geralynn Smyth
- Jamie Stodd
- Joanna O Porter
Questions people ask
Does The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February, june, and october of each year.
How much does The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Ellis (Member), Brian McDonald (Member), Brooke Rodgers (Member) and Carroll McGill (Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.